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Welcome

About Ms. Kinton

My name is Ashley Kinton and I am the new Special Education Director atArizona Autism Charter Schools. This is my first year at AZACS, and I am trulyexcited for the opportunity to work for such a wonderful school this year!I fell in love with the idea of a career in Special Education when my youngerbrother was diagnosed with Autism in 2003. As a family, we have spent thelast 18 years learning, supporting, and sharing our passion for children andindividuals with special needs.

My career in special education began in 2008 when I became a behavior coachat a local behavioral health facility in the valley. In 2011, I obtained myundergraduate degree in Elementary Education and accepted a position as aSelf-Contained teacher. It was this experience that inspired me to pursue mymaster’s degree in Special Education in 2012. During my master’s program, Ijoined the Litchfield Elementary School District as an 8th grade SpecialEducation Resource teacher.

Upon graduation, I taught internationally as a 2nd-grade teacher in China and a Special Education teacher in the Dominican Republic. While abroad, I noticed that international schools were in dire need of leaders in special education. My desire to become a leader in the field, fueled my decision to return to America to pursue a Ed.S degree in Educational Leadership. After serving as the Sped Director and Coordinator at some of the high performing charter schools in our community over the last two years, I am so happy that I’ve found a home at AZACS!

Aside from special education, my passions include traveling, singing, laughing,riding roller coasters, playing board games, spending time with my family andfriends, and enjoying life!